A condition update is available regarding the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was shot by a suspect on Monday.

In CIRT situations, the involved agency maintains responsibility for releasing updates about involved personnel. Loveland Police Department is leading the CIRT investigation and will provide any updates regarding the criminal case.

On March 10, 2025 around 2 p.m., two Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop an off-road motorcycle for traffic violations in Fort Collins. The adult male rider refused to stop and drove onto the bike path in Edora Park. The deputies, who were on agency motorcycles, followed him into the park. The suspect got off the motorcycle and exchanged gunfire with deputies, striking one.

The injured deputy was transported to an area hospital with a serious injury to his arm. He successfully underwent surgery and is recovering in the hospital.

The injured deputy is a 27-year veteran of LCSO. He and his family have requested privacy at this time. The other involved deputy is a 15-year veteran of LCSO. The names of both deputies in this incident will be released at the conclusion of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigation.

“A routine traffic stop on a sunny Monday afternoon quickly turned into a life-threatening encounter. This is a chilling example of the unknown risks that law enforcement faces daily,” said Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen. “I’m extremely grateful for the courage and composure our deputies showed in this situation. I also appreciate the outpouring of support for our injured deputy as he continues to heal.”

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank first responders from Fort Collins Police Services, Colorado State University Police, and UCHealth EMS for their rapid response to the scene in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, who has not already spoken to law enforcement, should contact LPD Detective Hooper at 970-962-2032. People who want to remain anonymous can also contact Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or www.stopcriminals.org.

Read the original CIRT news release: https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2025/03/10/cirt-activated-officer-involved-shooting-march-10